Job title: IT Governance Analyst
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Working arrangements: Flexible - onsite, remote, or hybrid.
Location: UK / IRL - with flexible working arrangements
Package: Base salary, pension, PMI , life assurance, 25 days leave annually, flexible working.
Reporting to: Director, IT Governance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Information systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in IT risk and compliance, focusing on ITGCs, SOX and IT Controls.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex IT issues to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in or with publicly traded companies, Big Four audit firms, or similar is advantageous.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced IT professional with 4+ experience in IT auditing and SOX compliance. This position is pivotal in ensuring the robustness of internal controls related to financial reporting, with a particular emphasis on IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT application controls. The IT Governance Analyst will play a key role in managing various aspects of our ITGC framework, including risk assessment, planning, deficiency evaluation, and remediation. Collaboration with Internal Audit, External Audit, and cross-functional IT support teams is essential.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the execution of less complex audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs to gather insights on business processes, risks, and controls.
• Produce high-quality audit documentation adhering to industry standards.
• Identify control issues and recommend practical enhancements.
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage audit remediation activities, ensuring timely completion with stakeholders.
• Assess control effectiveness against identified risks and suggest process improvements for audit remediation.
• This role requires a proactive approach to compliance, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to drive strategic improvements in control environments.